Sony DCR-TRV285E Digital-8 Digital Camcorder - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

I red the manual that came with the camera there is a reset button inside the lcd screen near the menu buttons its tiny press it with a tooth pick or wire you will have to reset the time and date after pressing hope it helps IF NOT check the menu settings good luck scottymac

This works Premium Capture Audio Video Adapter USB VHS to DVD Converter Video Win XP VISTA captured all my digital tapes on my WINDOWS 7 PC good luck Scottymac

Try this get it on ebay Premium Capture Audio Video Adapter USB VHS to DVD Converter Video Win XP VISTA it worked for my DCR TRV265E good luck scotymac

Try this it worked for my DCR TRV265E USB 2.0 Video Audio VHS to DVD RCA Capture Card Adapter for Win XP 7/8 find it on ebay you need to get an svideo cord aswell cost no more thn $25 for both good luck scottymac

USB 2.0 Video Audio VHS to DVD RCA Capture Card Adapter for Win XP 7/8 I used this it worked for my DCR TRV 265E find it on ebay good luck scottymac

If you are trying to connect to your PC then try another method USB 2.0 Video Audio VHS to DVD RCA Capture Card Adapter for Win XP 7/8 copy and paste in EBAY it worked for my DCR TRV265E good luck scottymac

hi, why do you really need this model in particular? you can use any Digital8 cam ! here is one: Sony DCR TRV280 Digital8 Handycam Camcorder 20x Optical Zoom

hi, it is normal... there a really a few programs existing that continues working after a major OS update ! you have to reinstall them all (those not working)

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Here's a link where you can download it from Sony...

http://support.sony-europe.com/dime/camcorders/d8/d8.aspx?site=odw_en_US&m=DCR-TRV285E

i want drivers

picture package donlod

could you please tell me how i can transfer movie in my PC from Sony Handy cam DCR TRV 285E. I could not get driver yet pleas help me. With best regard Azam Peter

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If you are on about the VX2000 which is similar to the professional DSR-PD150 remove battery or supply then simply apply 3volts to the main mech drive motor and unthread the mech from the load position you will notice if it is in the load position because tape will be laced around the drum assembly hence the fact you can not remove the tapeJohn www.jvsvisual.com

will it reject or not ,if so clean the drum inside the tape department amini tape cleaner or rubbing alcohol with a cotton q-tip.if its the motor you will need to service.

yyes only if fitted with a usb port

The USB streaming driver for the Camcorder is not available for Windows 7 OS from Sony at this point. Hence it is not possible to transfer videos using USB interface. You may use i.LINK or A/V interface to transfer videos from the Camcorder to the Computer which is running on Windows 7 Operating System.

Please follow the steps to transfer video to a computer using an i.LINK connection (IEEE 1394).

IMPORTANT: Video capture software and a compatible video capture card must be installed on the computer. Depending on the computer manufacturer, various video capture cards and software (Adobe Premiere, Roxio Video Wave, Microsoft Windows Movie Maker, etc.) may be available or already installed on your computer. If necessary, contact the manufacturer of your computer for further information.

NOTE: Many Sony VAIO computers are bundled with Sony DVgate Motion or DVgate Plus software for video capturing. Some VAIO computers also include Click To DVD software that will allow video capture to the computer hard drive or directly to a DVD.

1. Connect an i.LINK cable (also known as IEEE 1394) to the i.LINK port on the digital camcorder.

i.LINK Cable.

i.LINK port.

1. Connect the other end of the i.LINK cable to the computer.

NOTE: The computer i.LINK ports and capture cards may have either 4-pin or 6-pin connections. Sony digital camcorders use i.LINK ports with 4 pins. If your computer only has a 6-pin i.LINK port, then it will be necessary to use a 4-pin to 6-pin i.LINK cable.

1. Turn on the digital camcorder by moving the POWER switch to the VTR position.
2. Cue the camcorder tape to the beginning of the video footage.
3. Turn on the computer.
4. Start the video capture software on the computer.
5. Begin playing the recorded video in the camcorder.
6. Begin importing the video with the capture software.

It should now be possible to copy the video using the video capture software if the computer hardware and software are configured correctly.

your camera has built in sharing software compatable with most services .. you can upgrade that at this site

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=NSCGC1

You may download software and driver from here.